Manus deploys AI agent on Telegram, Meta's first external launch since acquisition
Manus launched its AI agent on Telegram, letting users run complex multi-step tasks directly in chat. Users can send voice messages, images, and files, and choose between Manus 1.6 Max for complex tasks and 1.6 Lite for quick queries.
The Telegram-first launch is notable since Meta acquired Manus in late 2025 for $3B. The deal is still under review by Chinese authorities, which may explain why Meta chose to test on a platform not tied to its brand. Agent security is still shaky.
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